Sick of the flu? Oct 26, 2009
"For the most part, these home remedies are out there because, on the medical side, your doctor doesn't have a cure in a back pocket," says Dr. Brent Bauer, who evaluates alternative medicine therapies for the Mayo Clinic. Researchers continue to sort out various folk remedies, creating a so-called teeter-totter of conflicting research, so people should discuss concerns with a health professional, he and others say. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Unknown risks from menopause remedies Oct 26, 2009
Menopause remedies contain unknown risks - Alternative medicine- msnbc ... 19: TODAYs Ann Curry talks to actress Suzanne Somers, who was misdiagnosed with full-body cancer, about her search for alternative medicine and her new book, Knockout ... 5 billion in research have found no cures from alternative medicine. (MSNBC -- Health)
Bachtel: The unintended consequences of reforming health care Oct 25, 2009
Regardless of a person's income or education, the use of alternative medicine - herbal remedies, acupuncture, aroma therapy, specialty diets, etc ... According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in 2006, Americans spent about $34 billion on alternative medicine ... Canadians, too, are avid users of alternative medicine and in 2006 spent about $8 billion, or $237 per person, on nontraditional therapies, according to the Fraser Institute. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Traditional eye medicine use by newly presenting ophthalmic patients to a teaching hospital in South-eastern Nigeria: socio-demographic and clinical correlates Oct 24, 2009
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2009, 9:40doi:10. 1186/1472-6882-9-40. (BioMed Central)
FDA warns against online swine flu scams Oct 23, 2009
Federal officials have sent warning letters to promoters of more than 140 swine flu-related products, including well-known alternative medicine advocate Dr. for his "Immune Support Formula.". Consumer Reports also has warned subscribers to be wary. (USA Today -- News)
Want to Get Pregnant? Relax Oct 21, 2009
A team at the University of California, San Francisco questioned 431 couples undergoing infertility therapy and found that 28 percent had tried some kind of alternative medicine, mostly acupuncture or herbs, but they were not any more likely to achieve pregnancy. 2009 Reuters. (Newsmax)
Want to Get Pregnant? Just Relax Oct 21, 2009
A team at the University of California, San Francisco questioned 431 couples undergoing infertility therapy and found that 28 percent had tried some kind of alternative medicine, mostly acupuncture or herbs, but they were not any more likely to achieve pregnancy. (Reporting by Maggie Fox, editing by Jackie Frank). (MEDLINEplus)
Suzanne Somers, Cancer & Controversy Oct 21, 2009
I also chose alternative medicine when I was diagnosed with Chrons Disease at the age of 27 ... I not only did the alternative medicine but became a patient of a homeopathic doctor. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Cancer Patients Try Alternative Treatments Oct 20, 2009
While most women are more than willing to bear these burdens for a chance at beating breast cancer, these side effects, along with the inevitable emotional stress, have given rise to another branch of cancer treatment: alternative medicine. Today, more and more women are turning to alternative treatments for breast cancer, such as acupuncture, mind-body therapies and traditional Chinese medicine. (Click2Houston, TX)
Suzanne Somers questions chemo in new book Oct 20, 2009
19: TODAYs Ann Curry talks to actress Suzanne Somers, who was misdiagnosed with full-body cancer, about her search for alternative medicine and her new book, Knockout ... " Actress Jenny McCarthy advocates a special dietary regime, supplements, metal detox and delayed vaccines to treat autism.The issue goes beyond alternative medicine. Tennis great John McEnroe has been advocating widespread screening for prostate cancer, which Brawley and others say is not necessarily wise.And comedian... (MSNBC -- Health)
Suzanne Somers works to Knockout cancer Oct 20, 2009
19: TODAYs Ann Curry talks to actress Suzanne Somers, who was misdiagnosed with full-body cancer, about her search for alternative medicine and her new book, Knockout. . (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Somers Argues Chemo Is Pointless In Book Oct 20, 2009
" Actress Jenny McCarthy advocates a special dietary regime, supplements, metal detox and delayed vaccines to treat autism. The issue goes beyond alternative medicine. Tennis great John McEnroe has been advocating widespread screening for prostate cancer, which Brawley and others say is not necessarily wise. And comedian Bill Maher has made no secret of his disdain for flu shots, questioning why you'd let someone "stick a disease into your arm. " He also said pregnant women shouldn't get the new... (Click2Houston, TX)
Infectious Causes of Irritable Bowe... Oct 19, 2009
In alternative medicine a systemic yeast infection (candidiasis) is often blamed for a variety of symptoms, but this is controversial. Candida has also been blamed for irritable bowel syndrome, especially the diarrhea-dominant form (IBS/D), but studies are sparse. (Suite101.com)
Healthy competition Oct 19, 2009
It has a lot of ads for vitamins, herbal supplements and yoga DVDs, but Alternative Medicine Monthly this is not ... It has a lot of ads for vitamins, herbal supplements and yoga DVDs, but Alternative Medicine Monthly this is not. (New York Post -- News)
Youth Impact: Cancer awareness reaches teens through family, friends Oct 17, 2009
Martinez said her mother was stubborn and after rounds of alternative medicine and failed treatments in Mexico, her mother looked into getting treatment in the United States. Sadly, Martinez said, her mother s body could not endure the chemotherapy and radiation treatment. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Lean for life Oct 16, 2009
Long hours at the office and a fully booked social calendar can result in chronic stress, which "can raise blood pressure, promote weight gain and cause mood swings," says Fitness magazine's advisory board member Mark A. Moyad, M.D., director of preventive and alternative medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center. "Research shows that eating 500 to 1,000 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids daily can lessen the damage.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Drews crew ready to roll in the Greater Boston Walk Now For Autism fundraiser Oct 15, 2009
Complementary and Alternative Medicine. If you go. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Transcendental meditation reduces stress, improves mental health among women with breast cancer Oct 14, 2009
The study was supported by grants from the Retirement Research Foundation of Chicago and the National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine ... There have been an increasing number of women using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for female-specific cancers. (EurekAlert!)
Nutritionist Joins "Down2Size" Bod Squad Oct 14, 2009
In 2001, Morrison was on the m 00004000 edical staff at the Atkins Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in New York City, where he worked under Dr. Robert Atkins, developer of the low carbohydrate lifestyle. He then went on to become the medical director of the Wellness Medical Center of Integrative Medicine in New York City. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Doctor who hailed herbal cancer cure arrested Oct 9, 2009
Daniel was interviewed by investigators in August 2004, and she denied ever practicing alternative medicine for cancer, court documents show. She also attested that she never talked about a 60 percent cancer cure rate on television. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Come down hard on LBA scammers: Consumer bodies Oct 8, 2009
PETALING JAYA: Consumer associations have urged the relevant enforcement agencies to come down hard on bogus alternative medicine practitioners, doctors and sinseh (traditional medicine practitioners) offering unproven therapy and treatments ... Muhammad Shaani said there should be an effective professional body to register and supervise alternative medicine practitioners. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Cleavage Creek Wines Fighting Breast Cancer One... Oct 7, 2009
Integrative medicine, which combines traditional and alternative medicine, is a priority. If Arlene had had access to this type of treatment she would still be alive today. (Fox News)
Alternative medicine use increasing for patients suffering with chronic rhinosinusitis Oct 5, 2009
In a paper presented at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting XPO in San Diego, researchers sought to explore the pattern of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in patients with a prior diagnosis of CRS at a rhinology outpatient clinic in Aberdeen, Scotland. CRS is defined as a group of disorders characterized by inflammation of the mucosa of the nose and paranasal sinuses of at least 12 weeks duration. (EurekAlert!)
Bleeding scam: LBA is 'junk science' Oct 5, 2009
With just a drop, unscrupulous doctors, sinsehs and alternative medicine practitioners claim they are able to diagnose a host of illnesses, ranging from vitamin deficiencies to cancer. They are able to convince their unsuspecting patients by using an impressive but discredited test method called Live Blood Analysis (LBA). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Natural remedies can help fight flu Oct 2, 2009
At the Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine clinic at the John A. Burns School of Medicine, we blend the best of all worlds to provide a whole-person approach to ailments ... Dr. Tamar Hoffmann, assistant clinical professor, Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i, is board-certified in internal medicine and a certified Ayurvedic practitioner. (Honolulu Advertiser)
COA News, Oct. 1 edition Oct 1, 2009
Mind/Body Holistic Health Fair Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Experience this day of discovery about alternative medicine at the Senior Center. Modalities to be represented include Reiki, Tai Chi, Yoga, Acupuncture, Chiropractics and Chair Massage, to name a few. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
The Benefits of Holy Basil Sep 30, 2009
Animals studies supported tulsi as having anticancer (Magesh V., Phytotherapy Research, 2009), heart protective (Panda, VS, Alternative Medicine Review, 2009), and immunostimulant properties (Saini, et. al.,Journal of Microbial Immunology, 2009). (Suite101.com)
Why not alternative medicine? Sep 30, 2009
com - Why not alternative medicine ... Why not alternative medicine ... Why not alternative medicine. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
What would Jesus do? (303) Sep 30, 2009
cedarchopper wrote on Sep 28, 2009 10:43 PM:" The interesting points about "health care reform" are in the architecture of the legislation ...a National ID Card that will interface every aspect of your life, including your financial accounts. This will all fit in with the security grid that been overtly and covertly built with the ability to record and track every activity...Total Information Awareness, everybody remembers that, right? With the Federal Government in control of health care, your... (Boerne Star, TX)
Doctors from Vancouver and Calgary Awarded World's Largest Prize for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Sep 26, 2009
$250,000 Dr. Rogers Prize Recognizes Two 'Agents of Change. Rickhi and Gunn, who are at the forefront of the CAM movement in Canada," said Dr. Anita Tannis, a West Vancouver MD who practices integrative medicine and spokesperson for the Dr. Rogers Prize. "These two exemplify the vision, leadership and integrity that characterized Dr. Rogers' lifetime's work. (Canada Newswire)
Naturopath bridges gap in treatment, prevention Sep 22, 2009
According to Peters, naturopathic medicine fills the gap between conventional and alternative medicine. "It is Western, but holistic," she says. (San Francisco Chronicle)
12 Poisoned in Berlin Group Therapy, 2 Die Sep 21, 2009
The doctor, his 41-year-old wife, who runs a practice for alternative medicine in the same building, and 12 other people attended the session Saturday, according to a police statement. "During the session, which lasted several hours, he supposedly gave the patients various kinds of substances and drugs that initially led to reactions like nausea and vomiting," the statement said. (CBS News)
Patrick Swayze's Destiny Sep 17, 2009
His refusal to listen to alternative medicine remedies, could of cost him his life. Patrick Swayze was only 57 years old when he died and he looked like the picture of health. (Suite101.com)
ASU gets grant to study asthma in Latinos Sep 15, 2009
NIH s National Center of Contemporary and Alternative Medicine is giving the money to ASU researchers to study asthma disparities among Latino children. Kimberly Sidora-Arcoleo, an assistant professor in the Center for Children, Teens & Families at the nursing college, is principal investigator of the study. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
There will be no recovery until debt tumour is excised Sep 15, 2009
Walking jauntily down the street, you bump into a practitioner of alternative medicine ... As you stride from the hospital, you bump into the practitioner of alternative medicine ... The alternative medicine practitioner follows Hyman Minsky's financial instability hypothesis (based on what Keynes actually did say - as well as the wisdom of Joseph Schumpeter and, in whispers, Karl Marx). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
A pain cream to shield you during heart attack Sep 15, 2009
In a broad sense, this work may provide a Rosetta stone for translating alternative medicine techniqueslike acupunctureto Western medicine. Perhaps we can understand the biological mechanisms of how alternative treatments may be successful for patients, Jones added. (India Times, India)
Alternative medicine practice uses energy portals to aid in health Sep 11, 2009
Alternative medicine practitioner Aiteen Zhang, of Westford, adjusts a chakra, or energy portal, in her body. Zhang practices Longevitology, which originated in Tibet. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Islanders optimistic, skeptical Sep 11, 2009
"Amy Brown, a UH associate professor in the school's Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, cast the health care debate in terms of the federal government's priorities."This country shouldn't be spending billions fighting a Middle East war while people here die when we have the best medical care in the world," she said.GOP not impressed Local Republicans who watched the speech, however, said Obama simply tried to repackage a reform plan that is in jeopardy in Congress and with the... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Costa: My experience with alternative medicine Sep 9, 2009
By Peter Costa/CostaLiving. Tue Sep 08, 2009, 08:24 AM EDT. (Westford Eagle, MA)
How To Boost Value Of Alzheimer's-fighting Compounds Sep 8, 2009
Pasinetti is the principal investigator for the Center of Excellence for Research and Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Alzheimer's Disease grant from the National Institutes of Health that funded the work. Ferruzzi said further studies will focus on the mechanisms that control absorption of compounds during chronic consumption. (Science Daily)
Yoga Helps Stretch Away Back Pain Sep 6, 2009
"Complementary alternative medicine utilization has increased nearly 10 percent in recent years, with back pain as the most commonly reported reason for its use," the authors noted. "One of the most common complementary alternative medicine activities is yoga, with participation reported at approximately 14.9 million in the United States.". (ABC News)
New treatment for autism? Sep 6, 2009
Glutathione has been talked about for years in alternative medicine. In February of last year, the Riggles brought their research to Kosair. (FOX 11, AZ)
New spa treatments include something for everyone Sep 5, 2009
Spas are offering healing energy therapies for people who are interested in alternative medicine, said Ellis. Canyon Ranch in Tucson, has an energy healing menu that includes Acutonics a sound healing treatment and a Chinese Herbal consultation, in which a specialist in Chinese medicine recommends herbs to treat ailments, including PMS, migraines, asthma and arthritis. (USA Today -- Travel)
Health Watch: Stress-busting massage tips Sep 4, 2009
Whatever its source, prolonged stress can have serious health consequences - a well-known fact that may contribute to Americans' willingness to spend money on complementary and alternative medicine. In 2007, Americans spent $33. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
More of this story... Sep 4, 2009
They provide Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Dermatology Telemedicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Planning, Dentistry, Clinical Laboratory, Radiology, Mammography, Ultrasound, Integrated Complementary Alternative Medicine, Pharmacy, Health Education and Promotion, Translation, Integrated Behavioral Health, Nutrition Counseling, Digital Retinal Screening, Community Outreach and Transportation services. They retain medical staff privileges at various hospitals throughout the... (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Go less, shorten treatments to hold on to the spa Sep 2, 2009
HEALING ENERGY: Spas are offering healing energy therapies for people who are interested in alternative medicine, said Ellis. Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Ariz. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Children With Autism Use Alternative Keyboard To Communicate With Their Families And Their World Sep 2, 2009
12, 2009) Primary care physicians report that they are more likely to ask patients with autism about complementary alternative medicine use and desire more CAM education for this population. The study of 539. (Science Daily)
Regular Yoga May Improve Eating Habits Aug 29, 2009
The U.S. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has more about. Copyright. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Colicky babies can frustrate any parent Aug 28, 2009
Editor's note: Doctors from the Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine clinic at the University of Hawai'i's John A. Burns School of Medicine have joined the Prescriptions rotation and will appear every five weeks ... She practices holistic pediatrics at the Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Clinic at the John A. Burns School of Medicine. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Nuisance Or Nutrient? Kudzu Shows Promise As A Dietary Supplement Aug 28, 2009
3, 2008) With cancer survivors increasingly turning to complementary and alternative medicine to manage the short-term and long-term effects of their conditions, a study from the National Cancer Institute. . (Science Daily)
Stomach Ulcer Pain Treatments Aug 28, 2009
Alternative Medicine by Burton Goldberg, Larry Trivieri, and John W. Anderson (January 28, 2002, Ten Speed Press) notes a case in which a doctor used acupuncture to treat a patient's ulcers. After two days of acupuncture treatment, the patient no longer needed medication. (Suite101.com)
Health Key: Tribune Company Launches Their Own Health Portal Aimed at Becoming a Resource for a Healthy Body, Mind and Spirit Aug 26, 2009
Alternative Medicine Encyclopedia. We Want Your Feedback. (FOX61, CT)
Not Everyone Wants to Be Vaccinated Against Pandemic Flu Aug 26, 2009
Parents who favored alternative medicine were most likely to be opposed to vaccination for themselves and their children, but the study found that even health-care workers were reluctant to get vaccinated against an illness they perceived as mild. "Participants were very concerned that in a pandemic, a vaccine would be brought to market without sufficient testing for safety," wrote Natalie Henrich of the University of British Columbia and Bev Holmes of Simon Fraser University in Vancouver. (MEDLINEplus)
Migraine Treatments - Natural Pain ... Aug 25, 2009
Natural Alternative Medicine and Pain Relief for Headaches. Continually taking painkillers for debilitating migraines can take its toll on the body. (Suite101.com)
Cook’s latest thriller is less than stellar Aug 23, 2009
This sends Stapleton on a crusade against alternative medicine, but his zeal fizzles almost immediately. People have faith in alternative medicine because they want to believe, he laments. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Acupuncture school pinpoints growth Aug 22, 2009
This exponential growth comes at a time when Americans are spending billions of dollars out of their own pockets on complementary and alternative medicine ... Alternative medicine is emerging as a top growth career, she said, with an estimated 10,000 students graduating from 54 colleges of acupuncture and Oriental medicine in the U.S. last year. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Could water really have a memory? Aug 21, 2009
Moreover, the research would have a major impact on the credibility of homeopathy, because it is a form of alternative medicine that relies on remedies made by diluting the key curative ingredient over and over again until that ingredient has disappeared. Even Benveniste was shocked by the implications of his own work. (BBC News)
In vitro fertilization less successful with alternative fertility treatments Aug 19, 2009
Women who are desperately trying to get pregnant might want to avoid complementary and alternative medicine. Women who are desperately trying to get pregnant might want to avoid complementary and alternative medicine ... But a new study from Denmark finds that the success of IVF treatment is 30% lower among women who have used alternative medicine. (EurekAlert!)
LETTER: Less 'coverage,' more real insurance needed Aug 19, 2009
Insurance has not been entirely standardized, and in recent years there has actually been some movement toward policies covering alternative medicine. If you cant find a policy you like, there has been for at least some (without employer plans) the ability to go without insurance and use the money to pay cash for your favorite methods, which tend to be cheap. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Q&A with Mystic Valley Elder Services Aug 18, 2009
Chiropractic medicine and acupuncture are part of what is called Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) ... One good resource to help you with your decision is the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCAM), a part of the federal National Institutes of Health. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Health, Education, and Safety Fair Set For Today Aug 16, 2009
Booths will feature information on alternative medicine, bike safety, the Blood Mobile, car seat safety, dental, diabetic counseling, driver safety, elderly services, fire and police, hearing, medical services, United Way, and vision. For more information, call 297-5953. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Whole Foods CEO Quotes Margaret Thatcher, Whole Foods Shoppers Horrified Aug 15, 2009
There is a much broader spectrum to alternative medicine than simply accupuncture or chiropractics. We have PROOF that natural health programs can in fact reverse chronic illness without drugs, chemicals, surgery or radiation but they [the interests of "big pharma" and the AMA] have a lot to lose if truly natural health programs are funded, that cost much less. (The American Conservative)
White Tea Could Keep You Healthy And Looking Young Aug 15, 2009
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2009, 9:27 (4 August 2009). Adapted from materials provided by , via. (Science Daily)
Scene 13: Rockin' Docs, A Showcase Showdown & WOAH!-Men Aug 14, 2009
According to one of the aforementioned "superheroes", Dr. Edward Clark, these musical physicians have even formed a group, "Well, Alternative Medicine is a group of Docs Who Rock. We formed about ten years ago...we've reformed and we're ready for action." ... Alternative Medicine - featuring Dr. Edward Clark - is comprised of doctors from around Central GA. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Health calendar Aug 14, 2009
ALTERNATIVE/ENERGY MEDICINE LECTURE, to the Stanford University Alumni Association, Hawai'i chapter, "Why CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) and Energy Medicine Have a Very Different Science Foundation than Orthodox Medicine," by William A. Tiller, American Academy for the Advancement of Science fellow, former Westinghouse Research Laboratories advisory physicist, and Stanford University professor emeritus, noon-3 p.m. Aug. 23, Maple Garden/Yen King Restaurant; $25/with lunch;... (Honolulu Advertiser)
